Episode 335 - Tyson Arp, Nebraska Brewing Co. (CBC 2021)

Episode 335 - Tyson Arp, Nebraska Brewing Co. (CBC 2021)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We hit the road for some lager and wound up at just the right place. Last week the Craft Brewers Conference was held in Denver so Augie, John, and Casse wound up going west and made Bierstadt their first stop. Tyson Arp, the long-time head brewer of Nebraska Brewing Co. was also in town and joined them for beers (we forego the black glass since there was Rauchbier on tap) and talk about longevity, customers, barrels, and process. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 334 - Dave Brodrick, Blind Tiger Ale House

Episode 334 - Dave Brodrick, Blind Tiger Ale House

Happy Labor Day Monday, Thieves! Today we’re checking in with out friend Dave Brodrick from NYC’s Blind Tiger Ale House. Dave is still in exile in Vermont and the talk largely centers on his life up there, growing grapes for wine and not leaving his property for extended periods of time. We also talk about the evolution of the Tiger as it relates to America’s craft beer scene and what it means to be a truly great neighborhood bar above all else. Dave foregoes the blind glasses so we do that part towards the end. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 333 - Ben Neidhardt, OEC Brewing

Episode 333 - Ben Neidhardt, OEC Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to Ben Neidhardt of Connecticut’s OEC Brewing today. Several of Ben’s beers have landed in the black glasses over the years, and they’re almost always well received, so we were excited to talk to Ben about his brewing processes and philosophy. We also discuss OEC’s link to B. United (Ben’s father’s beer importing company) and how that business spawned the creativity behind OEC. For the black glasses, we explore a seasonal favorite and an absolute classic. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 332 - Kat Michaud & Kyle Acenowr, Nod Hill Brewery

Episode 332 - Kat Michaud & Kyle Acenowr, Nod Hill Brewery

Happy Monday, Thieves! After recently having their beer on the show and really enjoying it, we asked the brewers of Nod Hill in Ridgefield, CT to join us, drink blind, and talk about how to make a proper patersbier. Kat Michaud & Kyle Acenowr did not disappoint.

Augie was running late so Holl took the reins and immediately dove into a conversation on lagers and rauchbier. From how the pandemic has shaped the business, to Kyle's brewing career, to the summer Kat spent working at a biodynamic winery, we get into it all and wind up having some fun with the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 331 - Dave Infante Part 2

Episode 331 - Dave Infante Part 2

Because our last conversation with Dave Infante about his reporting on Brew Dog was cut short by time, we asked him back to keep the information coming. He's back and talking about the brewery's finances and plans for the United States. It's a fascinating look at a well-known brand and no one has dug deeper than Dave. We're glad he's back again to share some insight. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 330 - Mike Karnowski, Zebulon Artisan Ales

Episode 330 - Mike Karnowski, Zebulon Artisan Ales

Happy Monday, Thieves! Our accomplice today is an industry veteran from North Carolina—Mike Karnowski of Zebulon Ales. Mike’s owned a home brew shop in New Orleans, written a book on home brewing, and worked for one of the first brewpubs in Asheville. He’s currently the owner and sole brewer at Zebulon in Weaverville where he goes against the grain in nearly every way. Not content with making commercially successful beers, he crafts historically based beers along with some funky modern creations that defy categorization. Mike’s a fun interview and we had a great time chatting with him. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 329 - Dave Infante, Beer Writer

Episode 329 - Dave Infante, Beer Writer

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to James Beer Award-winning beer writer Dave Infante today. We booked Dave to talk about the breadth of his writing for sites like Thrillist and VinePair but ended up going super deep and specific on his recent expose of the Equity for Punks program from BrewDog. if you haven’t read the article, start here and then listen to the episode (or do the reverse). We don’t discuss much more, and we barely touched the tip of the iceberg, so we vow to get Dave back on in a couple weeks to complete the conversation. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 328 - Van Carney, Pen Druid

Episode 328 - Van Carney, Pen Druid

Happy Monday, Thieves! We have a fun show today that touches on familiar themes we’ve discussed on the show over the years—namely those based around our many discussions with Evan Watson of Plan Bee. We found Evan’s brethren in the hills of Virginia in the Carney brothers of Pen Druid Fermentation. The brothers play in the pscyh-rock band Pontiak by day and brew beer in their downtime using a wood-fired kettle and mostly spontaneous inoculation. Augie’s in his full element here while Holl and Justin just sit back and listen. It was a fun time and we can’t wait to get down to Virginia to visit these guys! Tune in here and let us know what you think.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 327 - Tyler Coen, Black Dog Beer Shop

Episode 327 - Tyler Coen, Black Dog Beer Shop

Happy Monday, Thieves! After a couple weeks guest-less, we return this week with our pal Tyler Coen of Northern Virginia’s Black Dog Beer Shop. We talk about opening a shop during the pandemic, what makes for a good in-store tasting, and how imported beers are selling these days. It’s a fun, casual conversation and we hope you enjoy it!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 326 - Just the Three of Us (Casse got Hitched Edition)

Episode 326 - Just the Three of Us (Casse got Hitched Edition)

Happy Monday, Thieves! This is just about the freshest episode we’ve released in over 15 months. Recorded today, close to 5p on Monday, it’s bursting with freshie goodness. Longstoryshort, we tried to record an episode partially in person with a call-in guest last week but had some, ummm, technical difficulties in the process. So instead of posting a From the Vault episode, John, Augie, and Justin decided to jump on a Zoom real quick to fill you guys in on some current shenanigans. Not the least of which is Casse getting hitched just yesterday. Anyway, it’s probably the shortest episode we’ve ever recorded, and you’ll thank us for that. But we had fun and we think you’ll dig it. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 325 - July 5 2021 (Just the Four of Us)

Episode 325 - July 5 2021 (Just the Four of Us)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re nursing our 4th of July hangovers and suspect you might be too. The four of us dialed into the B-Rizzle Mobile Studios last Thursday for a quick catch-up and present it here for your holiday listening pleasure. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 324 - Fee Doyle, Beer Witch Brooklyn

Episode 324 - Fee Doyle, Beer Witch Brooklyn

Happy Monday, Thieves! This week on the show we get a peek behind the process. Fee Doyle of Beer Witch is our accomplice and she reveals that she has been the one helping Justin Kennedy pick out the beers for the black glass. It's deeper than that, though as we talk about how the pandemic has shaped retail sales, how to build a beer flight, and what she looks for when it comes to flavors and breweries. It's a rollicking good time and we encourage you to check out this great store next time your travels bring you to Brooklyn. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 323 - Michael Tonsmiere, Sapwood Cellars

Episode 323 - Michael Tonsmiere, Sapwood Cellars

Happy Monday, Thieves! We're talking about clean beer and wild beer with the man who wrote the book on American sours. Michael Tonsmiere took some time away from the brewhouse and his writing desk to talk with us about what is inspiring his brewing and what has changed since he released "American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentation."

Tonsmiere shares what it is like working at Sapwood Cellars, the brewery he co-founded in Columbia, Maryland and where he looks for creativity and tries to educate drinkers on flavors and terminology. As they are fond of saying at the brewery: "Beer should be a pleasure to savor, not a challenge to conquer!" Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 322 - Lisa Allen, Heater Allen Brewing

Episode 322 - Lisa Allen, Heater Allen Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re thrilled to have Lisa Allen joining us today. Lisa is the head brewer at Heater Allen Brewing in McMinnville, Oregon, a brewery that holds a special place in the heart of Steal This Beer. You see, in the infant days of the show (think back to Episode 4) one of Lisa’s beers appeared in the blind tasting and knocked the socks off Augie and John for its purity and quffability. That beer was Heater Allen Pils, the revered flagship beer of the brewery that Lisa’s father started back in 2007. Lisa’s since taken over the brewery and continues the legacy of making crispy lagers that don’t make it far outside the Pacific Northwest. Tune in and hear about how she’s continuing the legacy and traditions of Heater Allen while also putting her own spin on things. Let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 321 - Logan Ackerley, Wallenpaupack Brewing

Episode 321 - Logan Ackerley, Wallenpaupack Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! Did someone say Rauchbier? The conversation this week starts there with our accomplice Logan Ackerley. He's the head brewer at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

A few weeks back he released a Grodizikie and then barrel aged some of it, because why not. From there we're talking about how the brewery has changed in the 4 years it has been open and some of the fun little brews he's making on the brewery's pilot system.

Of note: his tea beers. Listen in as the breakfast beverage takes over not only our conversation but the black glass as well. We're off to a great start this summer. Hope you enjoy tuning in.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 320 - Tod Mott, Tributary Brewing

Episode 320 - Tod Mott, Tributary Brewing

Happy Memorial Day Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to a New England legend on the show today, the one and only Tod Mott of Maine’s Tributary Brewing Co. Tod’s been brewing professionally for several decades and is responsible for creating some of our favorite beers on yore, including Harpoon IPA and Portsmouth Brewery’s Kate the Great. A few years ago, Tod and his wife Galen opened their own shop just north of Portmouths in Kittery, Maine, called Tributary. Tod talks to us about his journey, the water profile differences between Portsmouth and Kittery, and how to identify a possible appendix rupture. Tune in here and let us know that you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 319 - Megan Parisi and Alexis Degan

Episode 319 - Megan Parisi and Alexis Degan

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’ve all been following closely the work of Brienne Allan (AKA @ratmagnet on Instagram) over the last week and half. Instead of having the discussion among the four of us (all straight white cis men), we asked former Executive Director of the New Jersey Brewer's Association, Alexis Degan, and current Head Brewer at Sam Adams Boston Taproom, Megan Parisi, to join us to discuss the routine instances of sexism and toxic behavior they experience daily as women in the beer industry. (In case you’re behind on the news, check out articles here, here, and here as well as Brienne’s stories highlights on Instagram to get up to speed.) We forego the black glass this week for a full-on discussion. Tune and let us know what you think.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 318 - Adam Rosenthal, Wayward Lane Brewing

Episode 318 - Adam Rosenthal, Wayward Lane Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! Much to Justin’s delight, we have another New York State farm brewery on the show this week. Adam Rosenthal of Wayward Lane Brewing in Schoharie, NY, joins us to talk about his journey in beer from the early days of mobile canning, to running a brewery in Denver, to decamping for the East Coast to open a proper farm brewery operation. We hit on a many STB buzz words (yarrow, pawpaws, English milds) and drink some fun beers in the black glasses. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 317 - Tommy Keegan Tribute with Interboro, Newburgh, and Industrial Arts

Episode 317 - Tommy Keegan Tribute with Interboro, Newburgh, and Industrial Arts

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Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re paying tribute to a local legend this week. Tommy Keegan of Kingston, NY’s Keegan Ales unexpectedly died of heart attack on April 30 and we wanted to reflect on his legacy in the craft beer community in the greater NYC and Hudson Valley region. Tommy was one of a kind, a true open-hearted person who touched nearly everyone he encountered. We’re joined by Jesse Ferguson of Interboro, Geoff Wenzel of Industrial Arts, and Paul Halayko of Newburgh Brewing. Jesse and Augie reminisce about Tommy dropping by Carton in the early days, Paul tells us about Tommy reaching out when Newburgh was getting up and running, and Geoff talks about what it was like working for Tommy in the early days (when Geoff was legally too young to even drink the beer he was helping brew). We talk about our experiences with and the influence of Tommy’s Mother’s Milk and Hurricane Kitty and why those beers were some of the most formative early drinking experiences for us. It was a melancholic stroll down memory lane and we hope you enjoy our tribute. Let us know if you have any you would like to share yourselves.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 316 - Lars Dahlhaus, Beer Importer & Beverage Market Specialist

Episode 316 - Lars Dahlhaus, Beer Importer & Beverage Market Specialist

Happy Monday, Thieves! You may recall a special episode from the beginning of April conducted in another language. Our friend Lars Dahlhaus of Baldor Specialty Foods was graciously in on the gag and played host on that episode. And just like our subsequent English language episode with Matthias Trum, we recorded a stand-alone episode with Lars to talk about his storied career importing European beers into the US. Lars has been responsible for bringing in some of the classics (Rothaus Pils, Thomas Hardy’s Ale) and continues working with Baldor Specialty Foods as their Beer & Beverage Market Specialist. It was a fun episode and hope you enjoy. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.